Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Diseases

Lipoprotein(a)[LP(a)] is a kind of lipoprotein similar to low-density lipoprotein.Lp(a) can promote atherosclerosis and thrombosis,and is closely related to coronary heart disease,cerebrovascular disease,diabetes,and other diseases.Data from epidemiologic research and clinical trials indicated that Lp(a),as a predictor of aherogenesis,was an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.High concentrations of Lp(a) in plasma would accelerate the progress of atherosclerosis.This article is a review of the correlation between Lp(a) and cardiovascular disease.